SCO News
SCO Family of Services Hosts Press Conference For Nonprofit Infrastructure Investment
February 25, 2019 / SCO News
Last week, human services providers across New York State held press conferences to recognize the important role nonprofit agencies play in bridging the path from a life of hardship to a life of promise. SCO Family of Services, a member of the…
Read MoreSCO Family of Services and nonprofits call on State government to invest in facility repairs and upgrades and a cost of living adjustment for Human Services Providers
February 22, 2019 / SCO News
Lawmakers and human services organizations call on Governor Cuomo to include $100 million for nonprofit infrastructure investments; and $140 million to address delayed cost of living adjustments in the upcoming State Budget. WESTBURY, NY, FEBRUARY 22, 2019 – SCO Family of Services…
Read MoreMadonna Heights School Class of 2019 Celebrates Graduation!
February 7, 2019 / SCO News
When it comes to graduation, it is kind of a big deal. Graduation is a time to self-reflect on how far you’ve come, and it is a time to start thinking about the future. It is the end to an old chapter and the beginning of a new one. Our…
Read MoreArjun’s Success Story
January 31, 2019 / SCO News
When Arjun joined SCO’s Individual Residential Alternatives program in 2014, his developmental disabilities and behavioral challenges greatly impacted his ability to function. They were so severe that he could not be in crowds, public spaces, and was unable to…
Read MoreSCO Family of Services Welcomes Six New Members to its Board of Directors
January 25, 2019 / SCO News
SCO Family of Services is pleased to announce the appointment of six new members to its Board of Directors. These distinguished business leaders will help SCO advance its mission of helping New Yorkers build a stronger foundation for the future. The new Board Members are: James Beha II – Partner in the…
Read MoreUnited for Brownsville Receives Grant to Support Childhood Literacy
January 23, 2019 / SCO News
United for Brownsville (UB) has been awarded a $95,000 grant from The Sirus Fund to support implementation of the Discover Together: Brownsville initiative. Discover Together: Brownsville will create a neighborhood that seamlessly supports local children’s language and social-emotional development by transforming the places and spaces where children live, learn and…
Read MoreSpeak Your Truth Open Mic
January 23, 2019 / SCO News
Last week, The Kite presented “Speak Your Truth Open Mic,” hosted by Octavia Yearwood, Author and Motivational Speaker. There is an old saying that “courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen,” and that was exactly what…
Read MoreBrownsville Women Entrepreneurs Hold First Annual Market Place
January 22, 2019 / SCO News
Our first ever Brownsville Women Entrepreneurs Market Place was a success! More than 30 women representing a variety of local businesses were on hand to showcase their products and services to a wider audience, learn how other businesses market themselves and network with other entrepreneurs. The Market Place was the…
Read MoreSCO WellBabies Project to Support Infants & Toddlers
January 22, 2019 / SCO News
SCO is excited to launch the WellBabies Project to promote resilience of babies and toddlers of young mothers in our Independence Inn and Bethany programs. These programs serve youth in foster care and runaway and homeless youth – young people who have experienced significant trauma and are at…
Read MoreYale Child Study to Examine United for Brownsville Outcomes
January 22, 2019 / SCO News
United for Brownsville’s initiative, Discover Together: Brownsville, will be the focus for the newly created Yale Child Study Center-Scholastic Collaborative for Child & Family Resilience. Discover Together: Brownsville is a project to support the literacy and social and emotional learning of families with young children in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The Collaborative…
Read MoreExecutive Director Keith Little Shares SCO’s Expertise at NYS Committee Hearing
January 22, 2019 / SCO News
Executive Director Keith Little testified at a recent NYS Assembly Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse hearing – providing his expertise and sharing SCO’s unique role in supporting women struggling with substance use and women and their children impacted by the opioid epidemic. “The demand for these types of services continues to grow,”…
Read MorePursuing a Dream – SCO Success Story
December 18, 2018 / SCO News
John, an adult with developmental disabilities, has been with SCO Family of Services for more than 20 years, starting in SCO’s Supported Apartment program. He eventually moved out and has lived independently in his own apartment for over 5 years with the support of an ISS Grant (housing subsidy) provided…
Read MoreRangers Legend Adam Graves Delivers Coats to Flushing Shelter Families
November 28, 2018 / SCO News
NY Rangers legend Adam Graves together with the Garden of Dreams Foundation stopped by our Flushing Family Residence in Brooklyn on Nov. 15th to distribute brand new winter coats to the children and families in residence. Adam donated the coats -which arrived just in time for our first snowfall of…
Read More“Let’s Do Lunch Long Island” Honors SCO Partners
November 28, 2018 / SCO News
We held our “Let’s Do Lunch Long Island” event on Nov. 6th to recognize our valued partners who help make a difference in the lives of those in our care. Longtime partners Chem Rx Pharmacy Services, LLC and Whitsons Culinary Group were honored for their generous support of our agency…
Read MoreSCO Receives COA Re-Accreditation
November 28, 2018 / SCO News
We are excited to announce that SCO Family of Services has been re-accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA), an international, independent human service accrediting organization that promotes best practice standards. Re-accreditation is a huge achievement and it demonstrates that SCO continues to successfully implement high performance standards and…
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87%
of young adults in foster care (18+) are enrolled in school or working
Last year,
94%
of children in our early education centers met or exceeded goals for social-emotional development